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Loud clunk when shifting automatic

Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2023 8:15 am
by Minuratta
Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone knows why my car clunks or clanks really harshly when shifting from Park to Drive for example. Replaced U-Joints but no fix.

Re: Loud clunk when shifting automatic

Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2023 9:17 am
by VStar650CL
Motor mounts?

Re: Loud clunk when shifting automatic

Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2023 5:51 pm
by Minuratta
Is their a way to check if it's that or the CV Joints etc? I spent like $180 last time and a bunch of hours on the U joint replacement. I want to get it right this time :lol:

Re: Loud clunk when shifting automatic

Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2023 6:36 pm
by VStar650CL
The mounts are easy to check visually. Put the truck in gear and go R -> D -> R -> D, goosing the throttle slightly after shifting. The engine will lift significantly if one of the mounts is bad. Then do the same thing while someone ducks their head to watch the tranny, the tail will lift up if the tranny mount is bad.

Re: Loud clunk when shifting automatic

Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2023 5:26 pm
by Minuratta
Gotcha, I'll give it a go. Appreciate it.